The Award 4. Books should present a Judaic perspective or include
The Sugarman Family Award for Jewish Children’s Jewish characters, worthy of emulation and reflecting
Literature was established in 1994 by Joan Sugarman, a our Jewish heritage in an honest and meaningful way.
noted author, children’s librarian and college instructor,
who joined with other family members to thank, encourage 5. The writing must accurately reflect Jewish concepts,
and inspire other writers and illustrators for Jewish trends, traditions, experiences, characters, settings,
children. conflicts, and current mores, either in America or
elsewhere and be done with integrity, style and quality
Every other year a monetary award will be presented for creating living characters or delineating accurate
the best Jewish children’s book. The winners will be concepts understandable by a child reader.
notified in August, 2009. The presentation to the winner
will take place on during the Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Entry Rules
Jewish Literary Festival at the Washington DC Jewish 1. Entry forms and books should be sent to:
Community Center in Fall 2009. Sugarman Award
Washington DC Jewish Community Center
Guidelines 1529 16th Street, NW
1. Books published in the United States for use by Washington, DC 20036
children (3-16 years of age), between October 1, 2008
and October 1, 2009. Self-published books are not All submissions must be received no later than July 1,
eligible. 2009.
2. An applicant must live in the United States. Applicants 2. Authors & illustrators must consent to the entry of
need not identify as Jewish. his/her book.
3. Submissions may include picture books, fiction, and 3. Three copies of each book must accompany the entry
nonfiction. form in addition to a $25 entry fee.
4. Publisher must agree to cover all author & illustrator
travel expenses related to attending the award Sugarman Family Award
ceremony in Washington, DC.
for Jewish Children’s
5. Author and illustrator must be able to attend the award
ceremony in Washington, DC, in Fall 2009. Literature
Each submission will become part of a special collection in 2009
the Washington DCJCC’s Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein
Library.
Guidelines for Entries
Washington DC Jewish Community Center
1529 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 518-9400
fax: (202) 518-9420
The Washington DC
washingtondcjcc.org Jewish Community Center
email: lilikg@washingtondcjcc.org